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Category: Cooperative Games

Starling – Atlantis – February 15, 2087 The sea has always been my home. That doesn’t mean I can’t handle the mainlands. But the team asked me to stay back in Atlantis this month, to practice my building skills. I’m the best craftsman among our task force, and we need to be able to put… Read More The Haven Journals: February 15, 2087

Hale – Q’anyda – December 31, 2086 To all those who read this letter – this is the story of humanity’s heroic last stand, in the face of insurmountable odds. Our leaders have vanished, and supplies are dwindling. Five of us have stepped forward to venture out to the mainland in search of supplies, aid,… Read More The Haven Journals: December 31, 2086

Hi all — I’m excited to introduce a new monthly feature that I’ll be posting on this blog — the Haven Journals. I’m currently playing through Pandemic Legacy: Season 2 with some friends, and am writing recaps of each session. The recaps will be written from the perspective of the characters we’ve created, in a narrative… Read More New Feature: The Haven Journals

I love when board game designers draw inspiration from other mediums. Among my favorite games are ones that feel a lot like reading a mystery novel (Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective), wandering through an art museum (Mysterium), or watching a serial TV thriller (Pandemic Legacy). So I was very excited when I got a chance to… Read More First Impressions: Mechs vs. Minions

BGG Rank #21 – 4/2/2017 Imagine waking up to find yourself washed ashore on a mysterious island. Though much of the terrain is yet unexplored, one thing is for sure– you’re not going to find a five star resort here. Between the harsh weather, fearsome wildlife, and minimal resources, survival is far from a given.… Read More Review: Robinson Crusoe